Canfree 1% Gum Paint

Description

Canfree 1% Gum Paint is a broad spectrum antifungal medicine used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm. It also relieves symptoms such as burning, itching, cracking of the skin and discomfort caused by these infections.

Uses of Canfree 1% Gum Paint

What is it prescribed for?

Oral Thrush

Canfree 1% Gum Paint is used for the treatment of oral infection caused by Candida albicans, which is also known as Oral Candidiasis.

Skin fungal infections

Canfree 1% Gum Paint is used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as jock itch, Athlete's foot, etc.

Vaginal Candidiasis

Canfree 1% Gum Paint is used to treat infections of the vagina caused by Candida albicans.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Canfree 1% Gum Paint

Abdominal pain

Nausea and vomiting

Vaginal bleeding

Skin rash

Redness of skin

Vaginal infectionrare

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Canfree 1% Gum Paint

Onset of action

The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

The topical forms of this medicine are relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. The oral form of this medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Canfree 1% Gum Paint

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to clotrimazole or any other ingredients present along with it.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

Overdose

Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected, especially if a topical form of the medicine is swallowed.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

moderate

This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with immune disorders such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) since the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not clinically established in patients with such conditions.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

You should follow all the instructions given to you by the doctor while taking/using this medicine. To ensure complete recovery and no relapse, the full course of treatment should be followed. It is more effective if taken at the same time on all days. Any instance of side effects should be reported to the doctor immediately.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- The topical forms of this medicine are relatively safe for use until the first trimester of pregnancy. However, they should be used only if clearly needed and only under the supervision of your doctor. The oral form of this medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using/taking this medicine.

General warnings

Opthalmic use

- This medicine is not recommended for use in the eyes. Both purposeful and accidental application of this medicine into the eyes should be avoided.

Use only in confirmed infection

- This medicine should not be used until the infection is diagnosed by a doctor. Other diseases may also show similar symptoms.

Vaginal irritation

- This medicine may cause burning and irritation upon vaginal application. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve and the irritation persists.

Resistance

- This medicine should be used for the full prescribed course even when the symptoms get better. The infection may recur and the fungi may get less sensitive to the medicine resulting in drug resistance if it is not used for the full prescribed course.

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Disclaimer

We’ve made all possible efforts to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, however, it should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Practo only provides reference source for common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. The absence of a warning for any drug or combination thereof, should not be assumed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Practo does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided above. If you have any doubts about your medication then we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor, nurse or healthcare provider. See detailed T&Chere.